Chico man identified as body found in Lindo Channel

A man found dead under a bridge on Saturday has been identified as Ron Broderick of Chico, according to the Butte County Coroner's Office.

The 48-year-old was found in the dry creek bed of Lindo Channel under the Longfellow Avenue bridge at about 11:45 a.m. Saturday, according to police.

The cause of death is still unknown.

It appeared Broderick had been at the location for a while, Chico police Sgt. Cesar Sandoval said at the scene. The discovery was made by someone who had slept under the bridge before. That person contacted a resident in the neighborhood, who called police.

At this point, foul play is unknown. Sandoval said any time there is a death, an investigation includes the possibility of homicide, until it is determined otherwise.